Photo: Aetheling · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Louisville is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Louisville differs from Colorado on 17 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Louisville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Louisville
Louisville is an active town
Only 10.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.7% across Colorado. The town has 15 miles of trails across 38 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Obesity and diabetes are less common in Louisville
Louisville runs below Colorado on four chronic conditions, most of all obesity (16.3% vs 26.1%), diabetes (6.9% vs 8.6%) and COPD (4.3% vs 5.3%). Conditions ↓
Louisville keeps up with checkups
It beats Colorado on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (75.7% vs 64.6%) and cholesterol checks (89.2% vs 85.2%). Checkups ↓
Louisville has a top-rated hospital
Adventhealth Avista is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare. Getting care ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Colorado figure falls outside Louisville’s likely range.
What’s behind Louisville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Louisville is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #10 of 159 in Colorado. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 93%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Louisville’s median household income is $147,319; among the 2,933 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($110K–$184K), it’s healthier than 99%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Colorado
Share of adults, with the Colorado figure marked.
15 miles of trails across 38 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Louisville adults…
Louisville runs below CO on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Louisville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
Care in and near Louisville
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Louisville, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Louisville; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Louisville adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Louisville does better than Colorado.
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Louisville and the towns around it
Louisville has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | A+ | 16.3% | 6.9% | 7.9% | CDC place |
| Paragon Estates | — | — | — | — | |
| Lafayette | A+ | 17.4% | 7.1% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Broomfield | A+ | 22.5% | 6.9% | 8.9% | CDC place |
Paragon Estates: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Louisville adults live with a disability (Colorado 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Louisville
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Louisville is better than Colorado on 16 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Colorado figure falls inside Louisville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Louisville | CO | U.S. | vs CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 10.8%9.4–12.4 | 15.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 11.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%12–15 | 16% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 16.3%13.4–19.4 | 26.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 6.9%5.9–7.9 | 8.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 22.5%20.1–25.1 | 27% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.7%28.7–34.9 | 31.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.3%20–24.7 | 22.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.1–11.3 | 10.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.7–10.3 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 5.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.3%3.7–4.9 | 5.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.6 | 2.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.7%3.8–5.8 | 9.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.9%6.6–9.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 10.4%8.7–12.4 | 17.7% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.3%15.9–20.9 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 22.9%19.6–26.3 | 30.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.6%4.8–6.7 | 11.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.8%68.6–74.8 | 71.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.7%73.1–78.1 | 64.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.2%87.9–90.5 | 85.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.9%66.2–73.4 | 69.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.9%63–70.6 | 62.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.9%69.8–81.3 | 71.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.3%19.7–25.1 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 19.9%17.4–22.6 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.8%6.7–9 | 10.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.3%9.1–11.6 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%5–6.3 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 4.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2%2–2.5 | 2.9% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Colorado figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Louisville
Is Louisville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Louisville is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #10 of 159 in Colorado. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 99%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Louisville?
CDC estimates 16.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 13.4% and 19.4%, against 26.1% across Colorado and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Louisville?
Good Samaritan Medical Center in Lafayette, 2.9 miles in a straight line from Louisville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Louisville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–6.7%), against 11.1% across Colorado.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Louisville more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Louisville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Colorado figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.